Show overview
The 45th has been publishing since 2017, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 178 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h 6m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 50 episodes published. Published by Audioboom.
From the publisher
The 24-hour news cycle can barely keep up with the Trump Administration. For a deeper dive and a closer look at the latest developments out of the White House tune in to "The 45th". Hosted by Rabia Chaudry and Susan Simpson, "The 45th" is a weekly dissection of policy and spectacle with guests and perspectives from across the political spectrum.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 176176: The 46th
January 21, 2021 / Rabia and Susan wrap up four years of coverage of the Trump administration and discuss the challenges facing President Biden, and this nation. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 175175: Insurrection
January 8, 2021 / Rabia and Susan discuss the domestic terrorist attack on Capitol Hill, vaccine distribution, Georgia's Senate runoff election results and the latest covid news. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 174174: Innoculated
December 18, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the ongoing challenges to the election, a massive, far-reaching Russian cyberattack, and the latest developments in fighting Covid. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Nutrafol. www.nutrafol.com promo code 45TH #the45th #45thpod
Ep 173173: Pardon Me Pt. 2
December 2, 2020 / Rabia and Susan catch up on the dozens of election challenges raised by the Trump team, the recent Flynn pardon, and latest covid and vaccine news. This week's episode is sponsored by Legacy Box and Embr. www.Legacybox.com/45th www.Embrwave.com/45th Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 172172: Four Seasons
November 13, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest Covid numbers, President-Elect Biden's win, and Trump's attemps to overturn the election and prevent any transition process from taking place Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 171171: President Elect
November 6, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the historic results of the 2020 Presidential election, and the still recording-breaking covid19 numbers. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 170170: The Final Countdown
October 29, 2020 / Wajahat Ali joins Rabia this week to discuss the final days of the campaign, and how the Supreme Court has already positioned itself to give the President a hand. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 169169: Electoral Intrusion
October 22, 2020 / Rabia and Susan record live from the road, catching up on the presidential campaigns, the latest COVID news, Hunter Biden allegations, and Trump's China affair. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Bills.com www.bills.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 168168: YMCA
October 15, 2020 / Rabia and Susan talk about the confirmation hearings of Amy Barrett and Bill Barr's terribly disappointing performance in the nontroversy that was "Unmasking Gate". Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/45thpod #the45th #45thpod
Ep 167167: Superspreader
October 8, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the biggest story of the year: Trump and nearly everyone around him has Covid-19. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 166166: Empty Seat
September 23, 2020 / Susan talks to Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice about their recent book, A User's Guide to Democracy, and the ramifications that Ruth Bader Ginsberg's death will have on the American system of government. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Freedom Financial. www.Bills.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 165165: Herd Mentality
September 16, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss Trump's townhall, the 27 letters between him and Kim Jong Un, the West coast wildfires, and the latest in Covid news. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 164164: Why the Supreme Court Won't Save Us
September 8, 2020 / Rabia and Susan welcome professor Mike Klarman to discuss the decline of democracy, catch up on the latest Covid19 numbers, and cover the increasing tension between Trump and military brass. You can find the article by Prof. Klarman that's discussed on this week's show at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3671830 Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Rothy’s. www.Rothys.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 163163: Bannon's Bad Day
August 27, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the DNC, RNC, Steve Bannon's arrest, and much more happening in the courts. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Freedom Financial. www.Bills.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 162162: Mount Bustmore
August 13, 2020 / Rabia and Susan welcome journalist Thor Benson to the show to discuss Biden’s VP pick, the latest in Covid-19 news, Trump’s AXIOS interview, and the dismantling of the US Postal Service. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 161161: Demon Sex
July 30, 2020 / Susan and Rabia are joined by CPB and Border Police whistleblower Jenn Budd to discuss the deployment of federal law enforcement in American cities, Barr’s testimony before the house, demon sex, and the dumbest congressman on the Hill. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 160160: Jeff Sessions Finds Something New
July 15, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest in COVID19 related news, Jeff Session's primary loss, the WH undermining Fauci, PPP funds and SBA fraud. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 159159: Bounty
July 2, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the Russian bounty scandal, big SCOTUS decisions, and are joined by Israeli human rights attorney Michael Sfard to discuss the impending annexation of the West Bank. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Ep 158158: Mustachio Strikes, Finally
June 18, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the two big Trump tell all books about to drop. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. www.BetterHelp.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Ep 157157: Abolish Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
Jun 10, 2020 / Guest Dr. Marcia Chatelain joins Rabia and Susan to discuss the latest in COVID news and BLM protests. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod